On November 21, Chinese Consul General Dr.Huang Qinguo paid a courtesy call to the New Governor of Western Australia Mrs.Kerry Sanderson and exchanged views on China Western -Australian relations and the growth of China-Australian relations .

Consul General Dr.Huang Qinguo and Governor Kerry Sanderson

Dr.Huang Congratulated Kerry Sanderson on being the 32nd governor of Western Australia and briefed her about the results achieved during President Xi Jinping's state visit to Australia and China's current economic situation. He pointed out that President Xi 's visit has uplifted the bilateral relations to the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The substantial conclusion of China-Australia Free Trade Negotiations has brought the relations between China and Australia to a historic high, significantly promoting the exchange and cooperation between China and Australia. Dr.Huang said that in the first three quarters of 2014, China's GDP grew by 7.4% , China's economy maintained a steady growth momentum. The deepening of reform and the promotion of the rule of law in a comprehensive way will not only inspire the Chinese economic development , but also create more opportunities for China-Australia economic and trade cooperation. The space for cooperation between China and Australia and Western Australia in particular is huge and the prospect is promising.

Governor Sanderson congratulated on the successful visit of President Xi to Australia. She said that at present, the relations between Australia and China , Western Australia and China have maintained a good momentum. Western Australia is committed to boosting friendly communication with the provinces and cities in China. Australia and China should work together to promote people to people exchange and enhance mutual understanding. Governor Sanderson also recalled happily her visit to China two years ago, and China's development achievement has left a deep impression on her. Governor Sanderson appreciated the support and cooperation the Chinese Consulate General has given to Western Australia over the past years and expressed that she is ready to contribute to the friendly exchange and cooperation between China and Western Australia in economic and trade, mining, agriculture and people to people exchange and other areas.